Recall 16V116000: 2012–2016 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 and 1 other model
- Report received
- Feb 29, 2016
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America…
- Potentially affected
- 853vehicles
- Model years
- 2012–2016
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92 trucks manufactured February 4, 2011, to March 31, 2015, and 2012-2015 FGB72 trucks manufactured June 22, 2011, to April 8, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional cold weather PVC heater kit. In these vehicles, the PVC pipe heater wiring may chafe on a metal clamp possibly resulting in the wire short circuiting.
Possible consequence
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PVC pipe heater, free of charge. The recall began on April 6, 2016. Owners may call MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707. MFTA's number for this recall is C1008310.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC521 complaints
- 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC520 complaints
- 2014 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC520 complaints
- 2015 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC520 complaints
- 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC520 complaints
- 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC722 complaints
- 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC720 complaints
- 2014 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC720 complaints
- 2015 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC720 complaints
- 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC720 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.